When Dana Vanatta’s son Caleb was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes four years ago, she was stunned.
“It was shocking,” Dana said. “There was lots of crying.”
Once Caleb, now 17, was diagnosed his lifestyle instantly changed. He still participates in sports — football, basketball and baseball — but he had to become more careful about his eating habits.
“I had to learn how to count carbs and measure food,” Caleb said.
“Everyone thinks it’s the sugar you have to watch but…
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